When Should You HELP a HATCH? Day33?

[emjay]

so, am I correct, the longer they stay in the egg past due, the more risk they are for having crooked legs/feet??

I am having the same issue right now, I have a duckling on day 34, no progress, but, it's alive. when to intervene?

I've had success with chickens and hatching them, not knowing any of the rules. they are now laying eggs, so wondering if I shouldn't just do with the duck what I did with the chicken eggs last spring??

 

[1234duck]

sorry i'm not saying anything...my babies feet & legs are messed up "maybe" from being cramped in egg too long i dont know thats 1st thing that comes in my mind just by me looking at the feet. but not possitive. Then i helped cuz i also thought he was being shrink wrap, well inside egg the membrane was on the face, legs & feet i gently wiped with warm water when partly removing shell. BUT WAS BABY READY TO BE BORN?? THE YOLK AND STUFF WASN'T ABSORBED! POOR BABY... I HAD TO WAIT , I THINK ALMOST 2 DAYS TILL ABSORBED. i'll never help a hatch like that cuz if this baby cant walk or stand(only scoot and roll) to eat & drink then what? After having your face to the bator for days & talking to an egg(a lot) then holding & comforting this adorable little guy that fits in the palm of your hand, it crushes me to think that he might need to be put to sleep.

I'm not even a drama/cry baby type of person. ~ But this 100% Sucks. Guess I'm getting a little soft in my old age

Good luck maybe Alicia"duckyfromoz", can help she might post here soon, ~Julie~

 

[desertdarlene]

I think the baby has a cute face. I wouldn't give up on him, yet. Things may work out OK. Try the little stickies that Ducky suggested.

Sorry about your hen.

 

[gofasterstripe]

Julie, I think you did the right thing by getting the baby out. He was in there along time and getting bigger by the day . It could of come to the point that he/she might of got to big to hatch on he/r own. Have you calibrated your Hygrometer/thermometer to make sure its working properly.
Sory to hear your baby has issues with his feet. I hope it all turns out good in the end. You did a good job in getting him out

 

[duckyfromoz]

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Yes- that is correct- there are two parts to that answer though...
1. They may have already been deformed and that is the reason they have been unable to hatch on their own.
2. They will continue to grow and that means even less room in the egg. Trying to move they can dislocate their limbs have tendons slip or strain muscles as well as have feet or legs scrunched up or bent rather than straight. Eventually the sustenance of the yolk will run out and the duckling will weaken quickly.


Julie- its not too late to try to do something for your little one- If done within the first 2-3 days it will have the best chance though. If something is done after this time- it may still help- but will take longer.

So sorry to hear about Priscilla - she sounds lovely. I was weeding the garden today and took my daughters chicken out with me. It hasnt been handled alot- but at one point it flapped around and jumped up on my shoulder - I sure hope she turns out like your Priscilla, she sounded like a lovely girl to have around.

 

[1234duck]

Thank you everyone for your kind words. I tried flatten/spreading the babys feet its hard to spread & place something sticky there still trying my mom is going to store to get something else to try thats sticky. ~Julie~

 

[Miss Lydia]

pulling for your baby duckling

 

[1234duck]

Thank you desertdarlene, Nicky & Miss Lydia. Congrats Alicia on the hatch of the little slow poke hope all is well with the lil guy/gal

Congrats desertdarlene on the hatch of your chicks & ducklings

Good luck, ~Julie~

 

[1234duck]

I've been feeding/offering food & water to the baby often. My daughter & mom also help when they walk by the brooder they pick up the baby & see if it wants a bite to eat or drink. it cant access the food & water by itself.

 

[desertdarlene]

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Thanks! Though they're not really "mine" but I do like to keep an eye on them.